The Danger of Judging Your Brother

This sermon unpacks Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:1–5, clarifying that while believers are not to engage in hypocritical, self-righteous judgment, they are called to discernment rooted in humility and repentance. The central message emphasizes that true discipleship requires first addressing one's own sin—symbolized by the 'plank' in the eye—before seeking to correct others' faults, which are likened to 'specks.' The preacher underscores that judgment devoid of grace and self-examination leads to divine judgment in return, as God measures our treatment of others by the same standard we use. Drawing from both Matthew and Luke, the sermon warns against the dangers of unrepentant sin blinding believers to spiritual truth, rendering them incapable of offering genuine restoration. Ultimately, the call is to a life of personal holiness, where repentance precedes correction, and love for others flows from a heart reconciled to Christ.